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• The Senate is prepared to accept the House's offer with the exceptions of the following lines which will
• For the implementing bill, we agree with the Senate with the exception of the following lines.
• For proviso, we agree with the Senate offer with the exception of the following lines.
• For the back of the bill, the House accepts the Senate's offer except for the following lines on the

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• No big substantive changes except that we scale back.
• Nobody wants this except for a few of you.
• Nobody wants this except for a few of you.
• a few more exceptions.
• I think we missed an opportunity to cover a few more exceptions.

Summary: The House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the previous day’s journal by a 133-0 vote. Members then spent much of the morning introducing interns, special guests, pages, and a doctor of the day, along with a recognition of Teacher Appreciation Day and a brief announcement about a Missouri contestant on American Idol. The chamber then took up a long series of Senate bills and House amendments, largely on crime, public safety, corrections, and related issues. Measures discussed included drone enforcement authority for law enforcement, a Missouri Ranger/school safety proposal and school bus stop-arm penalties, automatic expungement for certain drug offenses, Alzheimer’s and dementia training for law enforcement and adult protective services, fire hydrant testing, pseudoephedrine access, prison cell phone contraband, hands-free cell phone law fixes, critical infrastructure/copper theft, a parent-accountability bill involving minors, fentanyl trafficking, Attorney General staff carrying firearms, and a domestic violence registry. Several members raised concerns about school safety, privacy, criminal justice policy, and whether some proposals were too broad or punitive, while others emphasized public safety, victim support, and administrative clarity. The most extended debate centered on a death-penalty post-conviction relief amendment, with supporters arguing it would align Missouri law with federal procedures and speed up lengthy appeals, and opponents warning it could reduce safeguards in capital cases. After a roll call vote, that amendment was adopted 75-68. Another notable debate involved a first-responder buffer zone amendment, where supporters said it would protect officers and others during tense encounters, while opponents argued it could chill public recording of police activity. The House also adopted amendments on domestic violence protections, child abuse interview recording and camp background checks, inmate reentry documents and job preparation, and several technical fixes to previously passed bills. A point of order was sustained on one untimely distributed amendment, but most other amendments were adopted by voice vote or roll call.

Transcript Highlights:

• The rules also do allow for somebody to request an exception where they could get higher than that 75%
• And so, For somebody to request an exception where they could get higher than that 75%.
• Is that why we haven't allowed them to get that exception? We don't know, right?
• That way we have, you know, we can't approve that exception.
• Yeah, is saying that they do not have a permit for an exception to the injection pressure.

Summary: The committee heard House Bill 706 by Representative Riser, which would set a more detailed process for commercial saltwater disposal wells, including site-specific modeling and pressure review. Riser and industry witnesses argued the bill would provide clearer, more predictable rules for operators who have faced long delays and changing requirements, while Department of Conservation and Energy officials said they are already developing guidance and that any pressure standard must remain site-specific to avoid fracturing confining layers, protecting drinking water, and staying within EPA primacy requirements. The department emphasized that geology varies widely across Louisiana and that a fixed pressure number in statute could be unsafe in some locations. Members also discussed the fiscal note, the need for additional staff, and whether the bill would tie the department’s hands or force approvals; witnesses said the bill’s modeling requirements were conservative, but opponents warned the statutory pressure ranges could conflict with site-specific safety determinations. After a technical amendment was adopted, the committee voted on the bill and it failed on a 6-6 tie. The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 4 by Representative McCormick, which would suspend Louisiana’s deer baiting ban for 18 months in areas affected by chronic wasting disease (CWD). McCormick and Hunter Nation representatives argued that baiting bans have not stopped CWD in other states, that deer feeders and food plots are part of hunting culture, and that Louisiana should rely on science and a more flexible approach. They cited Wisconsin as an example where CWD spread despite long-standing feed bans and said there has been no proven human transmission. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials said bait bans are one of the few tools available to reduce artificial congregation of deer and help limit disease spread, and they explained that the department is also working with a CWD task force and another proposal that would tie restrictions to a 1.5% prevalence threshold rather than an across-the-board suspension. The discussion ended with the department providing information on the impacts of both measures, but no final action on HCR 4 was recorded in the transcript.

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• This is an these are exceptions to that.
• Except that that means only death benefits.
• what if um the military makes exceptions what if um the military makes exceptions even<00:47:29.440
• . exception. exception.
• You have in here exceptions Chair? Yes.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Um, the department's updated exceptional items would certainly help to support a better rollout of community-based
• We know the department has an exceptional item to continue the Family First pilots that exist, um, and
• programs, and they do incredible work, but their reach is limited by funding as it relates to the exceptional
• The exceptional item is aimed at those adults to help encourage them to use the quit line.
• increased, um, funding for, for tobacco control efforts, and we also ask you to fully fund the exceptional

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• The department's updated exceptional items would certainly help to support a better rollout of care.
• We know the department has an exceptional item to continue the family first.
• As reflected in the department's exceptional item, we do have some written comments to go into more detail
• As it relates to the exceptional item, the decline in the adult smoking rate has stalled.
• The exceptional item is aimed at those adults to help encourage them to use the quitline and when we

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• For the Senate budget offer, we agree with the offer except for the following lines, which will be bumped
• For the Senate proviso offer, we agree with the offer except for the following, which will be bumped:
• For the Senate back of the bill offer, we agree with the offer except for the following lines, which
• For the Senate implementing bill offer, we agree with the offer except for the following lines, which

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• REPRESENTATIVE McCLURE I'M PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE SENATE EXCEPTS THE HOUSE REVISION TO OUR OFFER ON
• HOUSE EXCEPT THE SENATE ADMINISTERED FUNDS BUDGET OFFER. >> Sen. Hooper: THANK YOU.
• ROWS 1 AND THREE ARE CLOSED, FOR ROWS 4, 7, 10 AND 11 THE HOUSE EXCEPT THE SENATE POSITION.
• THE BACK OF THE BILL THE SENATE EXCEPTS THE HOUSE POSITION ON 48 AND 49 IN OFFERS AN ISSUE ON TRENTON

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• When the amendment seems to contemplate some exceptions, it doesn't go nearly far enough.
• When the amendment seems to contemplate some exceptions, it doesn't go nearly far enough.
• I see that we're making an exception for cost of tuition.
• Thank you. ...an exception for cost of tuition.
• This person is placed in a truly exceptional situation that I frankly haven't seen before.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• <00:46:14.079> On with the exception of the following.
• On with the exception of the following.
• On the measures before us, all majority members vote aye with the exception of the following.
• On the measures before us, all minority members vote aye with the exception of the following.
• On the measures before us, all minority members vote aye with the exception of the following.

Keywords: 910, house, all

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• And it also provides a few exceptions for certain types of locations.
• And it also provides a few exceptions for certain types of locations.
• And it also provides a few exceptions for certain types of locations.
• And it also provides a few exceptions for certain types of locations.
• Um, and also provides a few exceptions for certain types of locations.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• It refines the authority to more narrowly approve agency-requested exceptions on a more granular level
• parking and keeping us safe, Lori Hodapp, the gold ties, the Sergeant at Arms Office has provided exceptional
• the Sergeant at Arms Office has ties, the Sergeant at Arms Office has provided<00:08:24.200> exceptional
• <00:08:24.680> service<00:08:25.000> to<00:08:25.080> this provided exceptional
• service to this provided exceptional service to this institution<00:08:25.840> and<00:08:25.960

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The House considered Senate amendments to House File 3629, a grants-management and anti-fraud bill. Representative Bonner explained that the bill clarifies definitions so grants can be terminated for individuals and related parties convicted of fraud, narrows agency exception authority, strengthens whistleblower privacy protections, and allows agencies to permanently withhold payments when there is a credible allegation of fraud. It also incorporates provisions from another Senate bill and adds annual program integrity reporting from DHS and DCYF with a five-year look-back. Representative Cleghorn and Representative Nash spoke in support, emphasizing anti-fraud protections and the bill’s bipartisan support in the Senate. The House concurred in the Senate amendments and then passed the bill on third reading. A roll call vote followed, and House File 3629 was repassed as amended by the Senate by a vote of 134 yeas and 0 nays, with the title agreed to. The chamber then received first readings for House Files 5161 and 5162. Later, members offered remarks thanking House staff, including the Sergeant at Arms Office, nonpartisan research and fiscal staff, the Revisor’s Office, the Chief Clerk’s Office, and front desk staff. The session then shifted to parliamentary inquiries about Senate File 3699, a comprehensive response package related to Operation Metro Surge and gun violence prevention, with the Speaker stating the bills were still under review. After further questioning and a point of order, Representative Niska moved a recess to the call of the Speaker, and the House recessed.

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• : Senate File 1075, a bill for an act relating to transportation, modifying requirements for the exception
• President, I move that the committee reports printed in the agenda be adopted with the exception of the
• adopted reports printed in the agenda be adopted with<00:08:17.919> the<00:08:18.080> exception
• <00:08:18.400> of<00:08:18.479> the<00:08:18.720> report with the exception
• of the report with the exception of the report pertaining<00:08:19.440> to<00:08:19.599> the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Both of these exceptions serve an important role and require the device to be removed within 24 hours
• Both of these exceptions serve an important role and require the device to be removed within 24 hours
• serve an important role and exceptions serve an important role and require<01:18:47.440> the<
• described in this bill the exception described in this bill the officer<01:20:00.000> can<01:
• Next, with regard to the proposed language in Senate File 191 creating that exception under 626A for

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• is no right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life in some ways is like Dred Scott, except
• is no right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life in some ways is like Dred Scott, except
• is no right to a climate system capable of sustaining human life in some ways is like Dred Scott, except
• in some ways is like DreadScott except in some ways is like DreadScott except the<00:37:16.880><
• <01:10:04.880> it's for a frivolous lawsuit except it's for a frivolous lawsuit except it's

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary and Agriculture and Environment committees held an informational briefing on how recent federal policy changes, funding delays, cancellations, and layoffs are affecting Hawaii’s climate mitigation and adaptation efforts, and on the legality of some of those federal actions. Chair Carl Rhodes and Chair Mike Gabbard opened the meeting by framing it as part of an interim series on the rule of law and Hawaii’s response to federal actions. They noted there would be no public testimony, only invited presenters, and that questions would be held until the end. No votes or formal committee actions were taken. State climate change coordinator Leah Laramie described broad impacts from federal actions, including grant cancellations, litigation over terminated funding, staff cuts at NOAA and EPA, and the effect of the federal tax and spending law she said would raise energy costs, reduce grid reliability, and threaten renewable energy and transportation projects. She highlighted the loss or expiration of incentives for EVs and other clean-energy technologies, the termination of the Solar for All program and other rescissions, and the risk to major Hawaii projects such as Carbon Smart Commodities and other energy and land conservation programs. She also said the state’s attorneys general had taken numerous climate-related legal actions, including suits challenging federal cuts and the oil companies’ role in the climate crisis. Retired Justice Michael Wilson focused on the rule of law and climate justice, arguing that Hawaii is on the front line of climate change and that fossil fuel companies pose the greatest long-term threat. He said the state lacks a comprehensive climate protection plan despite the urgency of the crisis, cited UN and scientific warnings about a limited time horizon and severe warming, and pointed to projected local harms such as sea-level rise, beach loss, infrastructure damage, and major economic losses in Waikiki. His remarks emphasized the need for stronger planning and legal accountability, especially in light of federal rollbacks and the influence of fossil fuel interests.

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• amendment is putting forth an exception amendment is putting forth an exception that<06:02:25.360
• for exceptions before we add any others. for exceptions before we add any others.
• And if I know that this exceptions.
• :34.400> exception<06:06:34.798> that educational purpose, an exception that educational
• , off, we can probably make an exception, off, we can probably make an exception, although<06:42:

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• Except, I just don't think that I can do an unfunded mandate, and I know St.
• And worth noting is the exceptions are contained in subsection C of this statute.
• And what are the exceptions? Yes, ma'am. Madam Chairman, the exceptions are as follows.
• You basically have the Mardi Gras exception after that in number two.
• And that's the exceptions. So there is an exception for a medical purpose. Thank you. Rep.

Bills: HB59, HB74, HB159, HB167, HB175, HB255, HB330, HB364, HB458, HB525, HB568, HB656, HB1033, HB1034, HB1070

Keywords: public defender, funding, district court, East Baton Rouge, judicial expenses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, missing children, law enforcement, public safety, Spectrum Alert, inmate documentation, post-release employment, special identification card, Louisiana Department of Public Safety, reentry services, veterans, veterans services, lottery proceeds, special fund, grant board

Summary: The committee met on April 15, 2026, and first voluntarily deferred HB 656. It then heard HB 74, which would create a Louisiana Spectrum Alert for missing persons with autism. Representative Eccles said the alert would be modeled on Amber and senior alerts and could be absorbed within existing resources. The committee heard strong support from a mother of an autistic child, who described the dangers of elopement and drowning risk, and from members who said the bill could help save lives. HB 74 was reported favorably. Members then considered HB 1033 and HB 1034 by Chairman Bacala. HB 1033 expands the definition of critical infrastructure to include additional facilities such as airports, teleports, spaceports, aerospace facilities, mass transit, government facilities, military installations, and oil and gas exploration platforms; it was reported favorably. HB 1034 authorizes temporary protection zones for up to 72 hours when needed for public safety, with an amendment clarifying that the zones cannot be used in a way inconsistent with state firearms preemption law. The ACLU raised concerns about vagueness, possible overreach, and repeated renewals, while supporters said the bill was meant to address public safety events. The bill was reported favorably as amended. The committee also heard HB 59, which would require East Baton Rouge Parish and its municipalities to fund the 19th Judicial District public defender’s office in a manner similar to the district attorney’s office. The author, the public defender, and the district attorney argued the bill would stabilize funding and prevent future political changes from crippling the office, while several members questioned whether it created an unfunded mandate and whether the language was too broad. Despite those concerns, HB 59 was reported favorably. HB 175 was then amended to replace a proposed veterans scratch-off lottery game with a Veterans Service Grant Fund financed by $500,000 annually from lottery net proceeds; supporters said the money would support veteran services and treatment programs, and the bill was reported favorably as amended. Finally, the committee passed HB 568, which increases penalties for drug-free school zone violations involving open marijuana use, vaping, or smoking, especially near schools and large events. Supporters said current penalties are too weak to deter visible drug use around children, while opponents warned of over-criminalization and enforcement problems. HB 525, requiring DPS&C to publish incarceration-related data online, was amended to remove parish jail census data after the department said it would publish the rest of the information voluntarily; it was then reported favorably as amended. The committee then began HB 159, a Caddo Parish pretrial incarceration alternative pilot program, with discussion focused on adding language to ensure electronic monitoring providers comply with existing state requirements.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our requests are for one exceptional item related to our central plant.
• So, the exceptional items that we have included.
• I described the exceptional items to you in committee last week.
• Slide eight speaks to an exceptional and related to funding for implementation of OER resources.
• The agency has no exceptional item requests.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• The chair stated that Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 97, will be referred to the Legislative Bureau
• The chair stated that Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 105, will be referred to the Bureau.
• The chair stated that Senate bills, except for Senate Bill 105, will be referred to the Bureau.
• There's some exceptions in here.
• I see everybody coming here and they're asking for an exception or an exemption for their district.

Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149

Keywords: disclosure, local law, public notice, legislative transparency, Artists at the Capitol Day, art education, Louisiana Art Education Association, recognition, community engagement, House Resolution 247, HR247, Laura Lewis, birthday commendation, 104th birthday, centenarian, longevity, St. James Parish, Louisiana House of Representatives, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, ceremonial resolution

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• Um, and then some exceptions.
• Um, so in the list of exceptions to the definition of biometric data on page three, lines one and two
• Um, so in the list of exceptions to the definition of biometric data on page three, lines one and two
• Um, my next question is regarding the exception for C on page three, lines four through six.
• Um, my next question is regarding the exception for C on page three, lines four through six.

Bills: HB0108, HB0039, HB0091, HB0070

Keywords: audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws